What is the Vicinity Eat & Win Competition?
The Vicinity Eat & Win Competition is organised by Vicinity Centres PM Pty Ltd. This competition is held across several participating shopping centres in Victoria, Australia. It offers participants the chance to win gift cards by making qualifying purchases at these centres. The competition aims to engage shoppers and promote the participating retailers within the centres.
What are the prizes for the Vicinity Eat & Win Competition?
The Vicinity Eat & Win Competition offers a total prize pool of AU$10,000. Each winner will receive a $500 Vicinity gift card. There are 20 prizes available, with five winners drawn from each participating shopping centre. The gift cards are valid for two years from 22 May 2026 to 22 May 2028 and can be used at various retailers within the centres.
When does the competition close?
The competition closes at 11:59 PM AEST on 13 July 2026. Participants must ensure their entries are submitted before this deadline to be eligible for the prize draw.
How do I enter the competition?
To enter the competition, participants must spend at least $15 on food or beverages in a single day at any participating retailer within the shopping centres. After making a qualifying purchase, entrants must visit the promotional website via a QR code displayed in-centre and complete the online entry form with their purchase details and personal information.
Who is eligible to enter the Vicinity Eat & Win Competition?
The Vicinity Eat & Win Competition is open to residents of Victoria, Australia, who are aged 16 years or over. Entrants under 18 must have parental or legal guardian approval to participate. Employees and their immediate families of associated companies are not eligible to enter.
How is the winner selected?
Winners are selected through a computerised random draw. The draw takes place at Plexus, Level 4, 411 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 at 12:00 PM AEST on 27 July 2026. Five winners are drawn from each participating shopping centre, ensuring a fair distribution of prizes.
How will the winner be notified?
Winners will be notified in writing within seven days of the draw. This ensures that all winners are informed promptly and can claim their prizes within the specified timeframe.
What happens if the prize is unclaimed?
If a prize remains unclaimed by 12:00 PM AEST on 28 August 2026, an unclaimed prize draw will occur at the same location on 31 August 2026 at 12:00 PM AEST. Winners of this draw will also be contacted in writing within seven days.
Who is the promoter of the Vicinity Eat & Win Competition?
The promoter of the Vicinity Eat & Win Competition is Vicinity Centres PM Pty Ltd, acting as an agent on behalf of the participating shopping centres. Their office is located at Level 4, Chadstone Tower One, 1341 Dandenong Road, Chadstone, Victoria 3148.